First Samsung Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6 ‘Plus’ Details Leaked

On the one hand, it’s great that new, high-end smartphones are being leaked and rumored on a weekly basis, since it’s always nice to check out what’s next. However, such is the pace of the mobile market, that we hardly get the opportunity to catch our breath and appreciate one handset before the next-in-line becomes the talk of the blogosphere. Case in point: the brand-new Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge which, despite having been lauded as two of Sammy’s best ever, must live with the fact that we’re already looking ahead to a possible Galaxy S6 “Plus.” Details of this new leak, which also references the forthcoming Galaxy Note 5, can be seen after the leap.

Samsung’s two-pronged assault on the smartphone market has become a regular thing, and even though the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge will be seen as the flagship models, there’s no doubting the Note series’ pedigree among the industry’s elite. In fact, while the Note was ridiculed in its early days for its display size – spawning the popular “phablet” phrase – you only have to look at all of the other major vendors to see that there’s a vested interest in these larger devices, and if you like the Galaxy S6 but are looking for something more sizable, the next Note may well be the one for you.

An IMEI database has shown up the model number SM-N920F, which points squarely towards an eventual new Note, and the rumor mill has already thrown up one or two intriguing details regarding its features. With a 5.98-inch display boasting a resolution of 2160 x 3840, it’ll apparently be as sharp as they come, and given that Samsung, the panel specialist, is behind it, we’ll be expecting the Note 5’s display to make miracles.

Allied to the standard Note 5, we could also be treated to a Galaxy Note 5 Edge with a display of 5.78 inches, and given the reverence and general acclaim that has been poured over the S6 Edge so far, it seems logical for the Note series to offer a curved variant once more.

The IMEI database also references model number SM-G928S, codenamed “Zen,” which could be another addition to the S6 family. Some have speculatively suggested that it’ll be an “S6 Plus” or something along those lines, but given how Sammy did away with waterproofing and general ruggedness with the S6, we’re leaning towards the SM-G928S taking the form of an “S6 Active.”

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The next generation of SamDung lag-tastic smart phones, wow. I can’t wait to watch the apps crash from crappy RAM management on a Quad display in all it’s 4K glory! Great job again Sammy, as always!

DevonicLoL

I still dont understand why these phones have such high resolutions, do these people wear benoculars or something to see the difference? 1080 p is enough on a 5.5-5.7 screen, not to mention that will be good battery manegment on these (play game for 15 minutes and phone dies) devices. At least apples phones dont drain the shit out of the battery and doesnt crash every app i have when i try to load a youtube vid. Not to mention…why do these things that samsung produces have this much ram that doesnt seem to do anything as every phone they make becomes slower and slower……and I honestly miss Patrick :'( he was the best amusement on this website, now we have some try hard poser who doesnt even come close to the carfully crafted iFaggory, iCuntness and Samsung praising and sucking that was Patrick…we lost one of the best comedians on thos site.

Keith Leger

It is so obvious you guys have never owned one. Trust me you can see the difference in the screens (I do agree with there is a limit…not sure you will notice the resolution difference from the S6 to this, but yes it is noticeable from 1080 to this). Also, reputable company’s apps do not crash often at all. The last article I’ve seen shows that iPhone actually crashes more. I think it was here on this site I read it. That used to be the case years ago, but that is old news and it is not there anymore. Use a Galaxy S6 for a month, then go back to iPhone. You will see a difference. I was a long time iPhone user.

9to5Slavery

I agree, phones with 2k should be enough, tablets should be 4k, and TV’s should be 10 times better.